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GF08 EVC

2008 Honda Civic

Orange Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,607 mi
Last recorded122,607 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 EVC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 122,607 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake discs inner faces corroded and pitted

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 122,607 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake discs inner faces corroded and pitted

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 117,857 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 113,375 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 113,375 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 111,467 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 108,711 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 105,777 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 105,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 102,937 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 99,446 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 95,607 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 92,669 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 92,644 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 87,938 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 83,397 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 78,162 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 73,995 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 65,599 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 50,648 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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GF08 EVC is a 2008 Honda Civic in Orange with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 78,524 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF08 EVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GF08 EVC registered?

GF08 EVC is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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